The Five Boroughs

New York City is made up of five boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Each one has enough attractions—and enough personality—to be a city all its own. Learn more about them with this guide.

Photo: Daniel Krieger

Photo: Daniel Krieger

Photo: Daniel Krieger

Pies 'n' Thighs

166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave.)

Brooklyn, NY 11211

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A blackboard above the open kitchen lists today's pies: "Key lime! Apple! Tar Heel! Coconut cream! Banana cream!" Wait a minute. Tar Heel? For those not from North Carolina, it resembles a brownie pie. North Carolina also figures in the vinegar-based barbecue sauce used in the pulled-pork sandwich. More regional Southern specialties include fried catfish, fried chicken and feathery light biscuits. The three friendly women behind this casual, windowed storefront have a loyal following. They take your order at the counter, where they also might tempt you with freshly baked cookies.